Hyundai Santa FE 2006 vs Toyota RAV4 2006

 
Hyundai Santa FE
2006 - 2010
Toyota RAV4
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.7 Petrol2.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 189 HP170 HP
Torque: 248 NM224 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds10.6 seconds
Hyundai Santa FE is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai Santa FE engine produces 19 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Hyundai Santa FE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.110.3
Hyundai Santa FE consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Hyundai Santa FE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle580 km in combined cycle
Hyundai Santa FE gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Toyota RAV4 2006: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive and acts as front-wheel drive under normal conditions. In the event of wheel slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. The clutch can also be locked manually with a button on the console.

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years19 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Magentis, Hyundai GrandeurInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Previa, Toyota Camry
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.68 m4.40 m
Width: 1.89 m1.82 m
Height: 1.72 m1.72 m
Hyundai Santa FE is larger.
Hyundai Santa FE is 28 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 969 litres586 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1470 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage capacity.
Hyundai Santa FE has 383 litres more trunk space than the Toyota RAV4.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Santa FE is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Hyundai Santa FE can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`5202`110
Safety:
Quality:
low

high
Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Santa FE has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 50005200
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Santa FE has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • timing chain engine
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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